Homeschool

Homeschool offers alternative to attending public school

Colorado law recognizes homeschool as an alternative to classroom attendance in public school. Homeschool or non-public, home-based educational programs are subject to the minimal state controls applied to other forms of non-public education.

Homeschool guidelines

Parents or guardians are required to file theirNotice of Intent to Homeschool with the Office of Student Outreach 14 days prior to establishing their home-based program. The Notice of Intent may be a letter or statement containing the required information. Notices must be submitted to the Homeschool Office:

All evaluation results, as required under C.R.S. 22-33-104.5, must be filed with the Office of Student Outreach unless filed with an independent or parochial school in which the district must be notified of the location of the results.

The parent or guardian is responsible for all record keeping associated with the home-based educational program.

PSD does NOT provide any curriculum, textbooks, tests, etc. for any Homeschool courses. This is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) must be enrolled in school on at least a part-time basis to be eligible to receive services from the district.

Homeschool students shall be subject to Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) rules to qualify for athletics and activities.

Homeschool students wishing to enroll in their attendance area school may do so on a space available basis. Students must enroll and attend the required hours sufficient for the district to receive at least 0.5 FTE for the student as determined by the school's schedule.

Students wishing to enroll in the district after participating in a homeschool may be assessed by the district. K-8 students may be evaluated for the purpose of placing in the proper grade. High School (9-12) students may be required to complete subject specific district summative assessments for the purpose of accepting non-accredited homeschool credits. Non-accredited graduation courses taught in middle school will not be accepted. Grades for accepted non-accredited courses shall be recorded as "S" (satisfactory) and "U" (unsatisfactory) for transfer of credit.

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian establishing the non-public home-based educational program to know and follow all statuary requirements found in C.R.S. 22-33-104.5 as well as any revisions to this statute.